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“ask for help” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiú zhù

Example

他向我求助了。tā xiàng wǒ qiú zhù le

He asked me for help.

Illustration for 求助 (ask for help)

How to say “ask for help” in Chinese

“Ask for help” in Chinese is 求助 (qiú zhù).

A turn from handling a problem alone to seeking support from another person.

Full entry for 求助: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 求助

学生遇到不会的题目可以向老师求助。xué shēng yù dào bú huì de tí mù ké yǐ xiàng lǎo shī qiú zhù

Students can ask their teacher for help when they come across a problem they cannot solve.

Tips for using 求助

  • The target can be a person, group, or public service, as in 向警方求助 (xiàng jǐngfāng qiúzhù, "ask the police for help"), so the pattern works beyond private conversations.

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